Lots of glaciers mean skiing is available
from November through to May. For most resorts, without
the glaciers, expect snow mid-December to mid-April.
Popular during school holidays.

Southern Alps

Alpe d'Huez, Milky Way

Go between January and February. April
brings hot conditions, unless you head for high resorts
such as Les Deux Alpes for their glacier skiing.

Eastern Europe, Austria, East
Switzerland

High resorts receive snow in mid November.
Good cover from mid December through to mid April.
December and January are cold, with short days but there
will be fresh snow. March and April is warmer, the days
are longer, but the snow can be softer.

Pyrenees

Plan your visit between January and mid
March. The hot sun tends to melt the snow in late March
although recent snow records have been excellent.

USA

Cheap prices in December and January
coincide with very cold conditions, especially in the
North East. In January and February head for Colorado for
sunny weather and good deals. California has a long
season, lasting from November through to at least May, but
the earlier you go, the better the snow.

Canada

Whistler in the west can be wet, so avoid
the April showers. Instead go January to March. Banff is
great through to May. The east is bitterly cold in
December and January, so February and March may be more
tempting, but beware the varying snow conditions.